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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,194.14, 33,391.53 and 14,768.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,194.14, 33,391.53 and 14,768.17 is: 20,382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,194.14 : 33,391.53 = 14,768.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,194.14/33,391.53 = 14,768.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,194.14x = 33,391.53 × 14,768.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,194.14x = 493,131,791.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,131,791.60/24,194.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.28

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